The engine shaft has a pulley on it and turns the transmission and/or deck blade. It's under the floor boards. Contact Tulsa Engine Warehouse. They will know what engine to put in there.

I'd use a piece of chain and a hook, so when you stick it into gear, it will hold the handle in place. Maybe several hooks in seperate places on the chain for other gears. OR---You should check the handle detent for wear on the "teeth"or slots that hold the shifter handle in the speed you want to use. Also, check for something under the machine that may have come loose. There are other web-sites that you can use for info on yer problem, if ya want to look, or Google them.

Hi, Well, we moved to a new house that has a smaller double car garage than our previous house so I had to really think and plan. I bought the Black and Decker module kits from Lowes. They took time to put together, and boxes are very heavy, - requiring tools, but so far I am enjoying them. Have a large closet, workbench with pegboard and cabinet/drawer units under it, and a roll along drawer unit. It was pricey but I wanted something nice looking. It's been very handy and I have room for all my "guy toys." There are quite a few other brands and some frequently go on sale, like Sears and Home Depot. It all comes down to $$$$ and how handy you or someone else is in building them, and how much room you have. For garden tools, there are specific racks for that, both hanging and stationary on the floor. Post a picture of your garage and maybe someone can give you suggestions.

mogater is in the biz and can tell you better than I, but in my experience you will probably spend every bit of $ 1,000 in 'fixing up' that sofa and at the end of the day still have one that is old. Typically if this is a standard Lawson Arm type sofa, you will need about 18 to 20 yards of fabric at say $ 30 a yard for medium duty material ($ 550), the deck springs retied/replaced, new foam cushions, and the labor to reupholster (varies by region but here in Wash DC area that's about $ 700). Junk it. Go to the stores and shop clearance items. There's not a store around that doesn't have one or two sofas with discontinued fabrics or frames that it wants to clear out. You should be able to get something decent for under $ 1,000. Good Luck, Duane Collie The Keeping Room